This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 11 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Any Book Club Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Any Book Club: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 12 2025 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Ice Cream Social - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Age Group: Adults Join us for an Ice Cream Social for Adults to kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Enjoy delicious ice cream, meet new friends, and listen to a librarian performing a storytime for grown folks. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 12 2025 Thu Adult Ice Cream Social - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party 5:30pm–7:30pm Mason Square Branch Registration Open Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an Ice Cream Social for Adults to kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Enjoy delicious ice cream, meet new friends, and listen to a librarian performing a storytime for grown folks.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Read with Coach the Therapy Dog Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 13 2025 Fri Cancelled Read with Coach the Therapy Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog.
This event is in the "Adults" group Romance Book Club Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Romance Book Club: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Online Registration Open Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Adults" group Queer Book Club Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 14 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Afternoons Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Anime Afternoons 2:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Event Details: Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters.
This event is in the "Adults" group Contemporary Fiction Book Club Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.Light refreshments will be provided. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Read with Henry the Rabbit Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Read with Henry the Rabbit 3:30pm–4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Online Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Online - Inclusive & Diverse Romance Book Recommendations with Read My Lips Boston 6:00pm–6:30pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
Juneteenth All Day Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Closed for the holiday Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Read with Duchess the Dog Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Read with Duchess the Dog 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 1:00pm–1:45pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each month, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Afternoons Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Anime Afternoons 2:30pm–4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Games Event Details: Join us every Tuesday afternoon to watch some anime! We will have candies, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters.
This event is in the "Children" group Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Brightwood Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Age Group: Children Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.
This event is in the "Adults" group Author Talk: Sam Farmer Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events, Summer Reading Age Group: Adults Author Sam Farmer will come to talk about neurodiversity and his book, A Long Walk Down a Wi View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Author Talk: Sam Farmer 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events, Summer Reading Event Details: Author Sam Farmer will come to talk about neurodiversity and his book, A Long Walk Down a Wi
This event is in the "Adults" group The Any Book Club Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Any Book Club: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu The Any Book Club 10:00am–12:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
This event is in the "Adults" group Read the World Book Club Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Travel the world this summer through a good book! Join us for a new book club at the Indian Orchard Branch where we'll explore books that take you places. We meet at noon on the 4th Saturday of the month. Light refreshments will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Read the World Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Travel the world this summer through a good book! Join us for a new book club at the Indian Orchard Branch where we'll explore books that take you places. We meet at noon on the 4th Saturday of the month. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group ABC BINGO Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Join us for ABC Bingo at the Sixteen Acres Branch! Little ones can practice their letters in a fun bingo game with prizes for all participants. Then, make a special craft. Activity and prizes recommended for ages 3-6. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat ABC BINGO 1:00pm–2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for ABC Bingo at the Sixteen Acres Branch! Little ones can practice their letters in a fun bingo game with prizes for all participants. Then, make a special craft. Activity and prizes recommended for ages 3-6. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Silent Book Club Junior Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Children, Tweens Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Silent Book Club Junior 2:00pm–3:00pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.
This event is in the "Adults" group Contemporary Fiction Book Club Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Adults Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.Light refreshments will be provided. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Contemporary Fiction Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Brightwood Branch Registration Open Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.Light refreshments will be provided.
